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Australian rules football club founded in Melbourne in 1902; plays in brown and gold and has won 13 VFL/AFL premierships, among the most in the competition.
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How many VFL/AFL premierships have the Hawthorn Hawks won?
The Hawthorn Hawks have won 13 VFL/AFL premierships, most recently in 2015 when they defeated the West Coast Eagles. This places them among the most successful clubs in the competition's history.
When were the Hawthorn Hawks' most successful era?
Hawthorn's most dominant period was the 1980s under coaches Allan Jeans and later John Kennedy Jr., winning premierships in 1983, 1986, 1988, and 1989. They later achieved another era of sustained success with three consecutive flags from 2013 to 2015 under coach Alastair Clarkson.
When was the Hawthorn Football Club founded?
The Hawthorn Football Club was founded in 1902 in Melbourne and originally competed in the Victorian Football Association before joining the VFL in 1925. The club adopted its famous brown and gold colors early in its history.
Who is the most famous player in Hawthorn Hawks history?
Four-time premiership player and Brownlow Medalist Leigh Matthews is widely regarded as Hawthorn's greatest ever player, having played 332 games for the club between 1969 and 1985. He was later named as the inaugural Legend in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
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